Intermediate Logic

Logic is the art of thinking in a straight line, of analyzing arguments and constructing proofs. This logic curriculum teaches the powerful tools of truth tables and truth trees to deconstruct propositional statements to determine validity, consistency, equivalence and more, then teaches how to derive conclusions from premises using the rules of formal proof. Building on this foundation, students then apply these tools to actual chains of reasoning, providing insights into a variety of subjects, from arguments in the Bible up to modern digital electronics.

Note: This class meets the Science/Logic requirements for the Kepler Education diploma.

Class Format:

This 16-week course consists of two eight-week quarters. Each quarter students will be assigned pre-recorded lectures, exercises from the textbook, other audio or video resources, as well as a 1.5 hour live recitation with the instructor and other students.

Assignments include: exercises for each lesson, quizzes and comprehension checks, and tests for each unit. In the course of the semester, the students will complete most of the units in the textbook, listen to all the lectures, and attend live recitations to discuss the lessons in Socratic fashion.

Students will watch lectures by a veteran Logic teacher. They will complete assignments in a Workbook to practice skills and gain mastery. In weekly recitations with Mr. Soderberg, students will discuss the material, share insights, and pursue wisdom together.